Labor’s Daniel Andrews returned as premier in 2022 Victoria state election, as Coalition vote stalls

Greens and teal independents look set to gain seats as early count shows both Labor and Liberal votes going backwards

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Daniel Andrews has been returned for a third term as Victorian premier despite a swing against Labor in the state's election.

By 8.30pm on Saturday night it was clear there was no path to victory for the opposition, which needed to win 18 additional seats to form government.